Poul Henningsen, Early 'Question Mark' floor lamp, 1931.
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
An early and rare Poul Henningsen 'Question Mark' floor lamp. Designed 1931 and made at Louis
Brass
Poul Henningsen PH 2/2 “The Question Mark” Table Lamp – 1930s
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Egå, DK
POUL HENNINGSEN (Denmark, 1894 - 1967) for LOUIS POULSEN. PH 2/2 "The Question mark" table lamp
Brass
$22,800
H 16.15 in W 7.88 in D 11.03 in
Poul Henningsen Table Lamp Model PH-2/2 'The Questions Mark' by Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare table lamp model PH-2/2 ‘The question mark’ designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by
Brass
$22,800
H 16.54 in W 7.88 in D 10.24 in
Poul Henningsen Table Lamp Model PH-2/2 Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare table lamp model PH-2/2 ‘The question mark’ designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by
Brass
$1,887Sale Price / item|15% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 10.9 in
Pale Rose 'PH 2/2 Question Mark' Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
"nightstand lamp" in 1931, the 'PH 2/2 Question Mark' table lamp is based on Poul Henningsen's innovative and
Brass
Sold
H 56.7 in W 11.42 in D 14.57 in
Poul Henningsen Floor Lamp 'the question mark' by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare floor lamp model ‘The question mark’ designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by Louis
Brass
Sold
H 16.54 in W 7.88 in L 16.54 in
Table Lamp PH 2/2 ‘Question Mark’ Designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brass and amber shades. Measures: H adjustable 42 cm/ 1' 5" D 20 cm/ 8" Literature: Jørstian et al., 'Tænd!', discussed and reproduced p. 164.
Brass
Sold
H 16.15 in Dm 7.88 in
Poul Henningsen, Original Question Mark table lamp PH-2/2, Louis Poulsen, 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Poul Henningsen "Question mark” table lamp“, model P.H.-2/2”, original vintage example manufactured
Brass
Sold
H 16.15 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in
Limited Edition - Poul Henningsen PH 2/2 'Question Mark' Lamp by Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
, ships from stock in unopened box, see pictures. Poul Henningsen designed the original PH 2/2 Question
Brass
"Question Mark" Floor Lamp by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PH 3/2 - "Question mark" floor lamp in browned brass, moveable top with yellow matte shades. Maker
Brass
Sold
H 16.54 in W 7.88 in D 10.63 in
Poul Henningsen Table Lamp Model PH-2/2 by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare table lamp model PH-2/2 ‘The question mark’ designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by
Brass
Sold
H 16.15 in W 10.83 in D 7.88 in
Poul Henningsen Table Lamp Model PH 2/2 'Question Mark' by Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Dronten, NL
stock packed in the original unopened box. Poul Henningsen designed the original PH 2/2 Question
Brass
Poul Henningsen 'Question Mark', 1931
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Early Poul Henningsen 'Question Mark' floor lamp. Stand and socket house of browned brass
Brass
Question mark Lamp by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Henningsen (1894-1867): PH 2/2 "Question mark" adjustable table lamp with frame and socket
Brass
Poul Henningsen, Question Mark Standing Lamp
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Singapore, SG
Very rare 'The Question Mark'. Standard lamp designed by Poul Henninsen for Louis Poulson. It has a
Brass
Sold
H 59.5 in W 15 in D 12 in
Poul Henningsen, Rare Adjustable Question Mark Floor Lamp With Metal Shades
By Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Poul Henningsen, Rare Adjustable Question Mark Floor Lamp With Metal Shades, Early 20th Century The
Brass
Sold
H 15.75 in W 7.88 in D 11.82 in
Poul Henningsen 2/2 'Question Mark' Desk Lamp with Amber Colored Glass, 1930s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Henningsen, 'Question Mark' desk lamp, model 2/2 in brown brass with amber colored glass
Brass
PH Question mark table lamp
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
"Question mark" table lamp with adjustable arm, original amber-coloured 2/2 glass shades. Produced
Bronze
PH 2/2 Question Mark Table Lamp
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PH 2/2 "Question mark" adjustable table lamp with frame of patinated brass, socket house of
Brass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$13,300
H 17.13 in W 27.56 in D 17.33 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-23-A Linen Box / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Here we see the principle of the Japanese wabi-sabi, which refers to embracing imperfections and underlining impermanence. Rustic aspects, simplicity, modesty, and austerity offer a ...
Teak, Cane
Early Poul Henningsen Copper Table Lamp, 1930s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Henningsen & Louis Poulsen, Mid-century Modern design This is the iconic Poul Henningsen (PH 4/3) table lamp with original copper shades. Stand, switch and socket house of bro...
Copper
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$5,076Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$40,924
H 12.6 in Dm 15.75 in
Hanging copper Poul Henningsen PH4/4 1930's original Louis Poulsen Denmark Rare
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Forest, BE
Spectacular copper and brass nickeled suspension lamp made in the 1930s at the famous Louis Poulsen factory. The lamp come in few parts which includes 3 copper shades. Easy to fix in...
Brass, Copper, Nickel
Wooden armchairs by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb pair of armchairs in beech wood upholstered with a bouclette fabric. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023
Fabric, Beech
Original Finn Juhl NV45 Chair by Niels Vodder Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic original Finn Juhl NV45 chair in teak by Niels Vodder, Denmark, circa 1950s. This fine example retaining its original two tone wool upholstery. One of the most elegant chai...
Teak
$11,108
H 5.91 in Dm 7.09 in
Early White Poul Henningsen "PH 2/2" Mid Century Pendant by Louis Poulsen 1930s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare small mid century "PH 2/2" ceiling pendant in patinated brass, bakelite and original white opaline glass shades by Poul Henningsen produced by Louis Poulsen Denmark, 1930s....
Brass
Model 4/3 Table Lamp By Louis Poulsen Circa 1960s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Gloucester, GB
Model 4/3 Table Lamp By Louis Poulsen Circa 1960s - Chromed steel base and stem - On/Off switch on the base - Stepped steel shade - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Designed by Poul Hennin...
Steel
Rare PH 3/2 Floor Lamp by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare PH 3/2 Floor Lamp by Poul Henningsen. Designed and manufactured in Denmark, 1931. Amber glass shade with original stamp, metal base and stem, original cord. We recommend one E27...
Metal, Steel
Lounge Chair in Metal and Sheepskin by Hans Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare lounge chair / flag halyard chair designed by Hans Wegner Produced by GETAMA in Denmark Metal, flagline, sheepskin, cushion 1960s Good vintage condition, with signs of usage...
Sheepskin
$14,615
H 17.33 in Dm 11.42 in
Poul Henningsen 3/2 Table Lamp, PATENDED, Copper and Amber Light Shades
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Henningsen & Louis Poulsen, Scandinavian Modern The iconic Poul Henningsen (PH 3/2) table lamp with shades in amber glass. Stand and socket house of browned brass. Bakelite sw...
Copper
$8,300 / set
H 22.05 in Dm 12.6 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-22-A Pair of Stools / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
These items are raw and sturdy. Their rugged textures and bold lines define that radical character. Their presence is uncompromising and captivating. Sculptural qualities define thes...
Teak
The name Poul Henningsen is synonymous with the best and most innovative modern Scandinavian lamps and other lighting. The Danish designer created a signature vocabulary of fixtures with tiered and layered shades in sculptural arrangements that are at once naturalistic and geometric.
Henningsen grew up in a town on the outskirts of Copenhagen and studied architecture at the Technical University of Denmark. He would become a noted art critic, journalist and screenwriter, but his first love was lighting design.
Henningsen’s childhood home was illuminated by oil lamps. When his family switched to electrified lighting, he was alarmed and repelled by the harsh glare cast by an incandescent bulb, and in his late teens he began conducting quasi-scientific experiments to measure which materials and methods best diffused or reflected light to give it a warm brightness. His work came to the attention of the lighting-fixtures firm Louis Poulsen, which sponsored the development of a prototype lamp. The design won a gold medal at the 1925 Paris Expositions Internationales des Arts Decóratifs et Industriels Modernes — from which the term Art Deco derives. The lamp, whose three-part shade is said to be inspired by the arrangement of a dinner plate atop a soup bowl atop a teacup, became the basis for Henningsen’s most successful design, the PH 4/3 desk lamp.
All told, Henningsen would design some 100 lighting fixtures in his career. Some of his most notable creations are hanging lamps, which include the Septima (1929), a pendant composed of seven graduated frosted-glass layers; the Spiral (1942), made of a single ribbon of enameled aluminum; and the Artichoke lamp (1958), whose 70 glass or metal fins in a staggered and graduated arrangement on a central steel frame resemble those of its namesake. The last is likely Henningsen’s masterwork and an icon of mid-20th-century design. Like all Henningsen lighting designs, it is striking, sculptural and — thanks to his insistence on the primacy of the quality of the light cast — superbly functional.
Find a collection of authentic Poul Henningsen table lamps, floor lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.